Standard 2:
All Students Will Use Information, Technology, And Other Tools

Descriptive Statement: Students will be expected to develop skills
in the use of information, up-to-date educational technology, and other
tools to improve learning, achieve goals, and produce products and presentations.
They will learn to develop, locate, summarize, organize, synthesize, and
evaluate information. Students will be expected to use technological tools,
such as telecommunications networking, for problem-solving, writing, and
research.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

All students will be able to:

Understand how technological systems function.

Select appropriate tools and technology for specific activities.

Demonstrate skills needed to effectively access and use technology-based
materials through keyboarding, troubleshooting, and retrieving and managing
information.

Develop, search, and manipulate databases.

Access technology-based communication and information systems.

Access and assess information on specific topics using both technological
(e.g., computer, telephone, satellite) and print resources available
in libraries or media centers.

Use technology and other tools to solve problems, collect data, and
make decisions.

Use technology and other tools, including word-processing, spreadsheet
and presentation programs, and print or graphic utilities, to produce
products.